What do healthcare and food service have in common? A lot more than you might think. To discuss this very topic along with food safety trends, we turned to the VP of Sales, Jennifer Pulis, at BIOS Professional. With 90 years of experience in food safety, sanitation, and time and temperature applications, BIOS Professionals specializes in industrial and consumer kitchen sanitation and safety instruments.
JENNIFER, WHAT ARE TODAY’S TOP TRENDS IN FOOD SAFETY?
A: Due to an increase in food productivity, food safety continues to evolve. However, one thing remains the same: protocol. Which means making sure your facility is compliant. This year’s trends include a greater focus on traceability of high-risk foods and deepening employee training on hygiene and sanitation. Your facility might have the nicest views, the best chefs, gorgeous kitchen equipment, and an amazing menu, but that means nothing if you don’t have a food safety program in place. We have all the necessary products to keep your establishment to code.
HOW HAS THE RECENT SHIFT IN FOCUS TO DATA CAPTURING AND TEMPERATURE GAUGING IMPACTED FOODBORNE ILLNESS PREVENTION?
A: Manual temperature checks for fridges and freezers are a thing of the past. Bluetooth wireless data loggers will alert you if a temperature is out of range. That has resulted in less product being spoiled, and in turn, dollars are being saved and there’s a much lower risk of recalls and foodborne illnesses. Plus, these data loggers can store thousands of readings per day, and now we’re seeing inaccuracies and human errors at an all-time low.
WHAT TYPES OF SUPPORT AND CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY?
A: Working in healthcare requires a unique set of skills, including regulatory compliance, ethical decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, technological proficiency, and ongoing professional development. Pursuing relevant certifications and staying abreast of industry trends are crucial for success in this dynamic and rewarding field.
YOUR PRODUCTS ARE NSF CERTIFIED. HOW DOES THAT IMPACT GENERAL MANAGERS AND CHEFS?
A: “NSF certified” In the realm of food safety and sanitation It is an independent organization that develops standards and certifications for food safety, water quality, and consumer products it means your product is up to the highest of standards when it comes to safety and sanitation, and having the NSF symbol on your products instantly puts them at a higher ranking of preserved value.
WHAT’S THE LATEST TECH YOU’RE SEEING IN THIS SPACE?
A: Bluetooth everything. Thermometers, timers, scales, and data loggers. Wireless instrumentation that does the work for you, providing accurate results.
WHAT IS THE LIFESPAN OF THESE PRODUCTS?
A: With the right care—including proper use, sanitation, and annual calibration checks—our thermometers should last for years.
BIOS Professional is the industry leader in food thermometers with 90 years of experience. United Trimen is proud to supply restaurant equipment our customers with BIOS Professional products for that very reason.
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